Factors Affecting Bonding Attachment Formation in Postpartum Mothers: Literature Review

Authors

  • Holisoh Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Sukabumi
  • Lia Novianty
  • Nuur Octascriptiriani Rosdianto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58439/hnp.v4i2.624

Keywords:

bonding attachment, postpartum, factors

Abstract

Background: The postpartum period is a very important transition stage for both mother and baby, and the development of bonding attachment is a crucial outcome. Many factors influence bonding attachment, but there are still few studies that combine these determinants. 

Purpose: The aim of this study is to identify and analyse the factors that affect bonding attachment in postpartum mothers

Methods: This literature review was conducted by searching the literature in Google Scholar, PubMed, and ScienceDirect databases, selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Results: Out of 2,665 articles found, only 10 articles were used in this study. The synthesis results showed that the formation of bonding attachment in postpartum mothers is influenced by maternal characteristics, knowledge, family support, and postpartum depression.

Conclusions: Strengthening maternal knowledge, psychological well-being, and family support may provide important considerations for postpartum care aimed at facilitating positive maternal-infant bonding.

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2026-10-31

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Holisoh, Lia Novianty, & Nuur Octascriptiriani Rosdianto. (2026). Factors Affecting Bonding Attachment Formation in Postpartum Mothers: Literature Review. Holistic Nursing Plus, 4(2), 224–233. https://doi.org/10.58439/hnp.v4i2.624

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